Description

Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

The complete and updated Catechism of the Catholic Church has sold over 3 million copies! Therefore, essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life.

Here it is – the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe.

As a matter of fact, the Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes, and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means “instruction” – this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms.

Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord’s Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent, and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.

Catholics believe that human life and sexuality are inseparable because God created human beings in his image and likeness. Because God found everything in creation “very good,” the catholic church teaches that the human body and sex must be likewise good.

Marriage is a sign of the love between God and humanity. According to the Catholic Church, sex has two purposes: unitive and procreative. Outside marriage, sexual activity is always contrary to this purpose.

Masturbation, fornication, pornography, and homosexual practices are considered sins. Furthermore, adultery, divorce, polygamy, and free union are grave offenses against the dignity of marriage. Abortion is the ultimate sin and carries ex-communion from the church.

Conclusion

According to Catholic moral theology, sexual behavior should be determined by Catholic standards. Therefore, determined by natural law, canonical scripture, divine revelation, and sacred tradition. Furthermore, evaluated by Catholic moral standards and guiding principles.

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